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Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-17-2012, 02:25 PM
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Posted By The Radium King
well, lemonade out of lemons. as a 2005, your car...

well, lemonade out of lemons. as a 2005, your car should be able to take any 997 or 987/cayman engine up to 2009, so look at it as an opportunity to get a 3.4, 3.6 or even 3.8 in there for less than...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2012, 10:05 AM
Replies: 66
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Posted By The Radium King
they shouldn't have to split the case for a...

they shouldn't have to split the case for a preliminary diagnosis; getting the heads off should be enough to get an initial tell on the state of things given the symptoms. as most of that is labour,...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-13-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 66
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Posted By The Radium King
apologies; sounds like i might have given you a...

apologies; sounds like i might have given you a bum recommendation.

the more the car is run after a failure like this, the more opportunity for damage. given the misdiagnosis by the shop, they are...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2012, 02:33 PM
Replies: 66
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Posted By The Radium King
i'm no expert but, from what i've read, timing...

i'm no expert but, from what i've read, timing chains can jump teeth if given the opportunity by wobbly ims bearings, failed chain ramps, worn tensioners, etc.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2012, 01:33 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,652
Posted By The Radium King
lemme guess - is your car at jacobs? mcl and...

lemme guess - is your car at jacobs?

mcl and weissach are good dealer mechanics. jeff at pacific western performance and james at scan automotive are both good guys that know the m96 engine (james...
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2012, 01:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,652
Posted By The Radium King
timing issues are a very bad thing in a boxster....

timing issues are a very bad thing in a boxster. where in canada are you, as you need a shop that can save your engine at this point. certainly do not run it again.
Forum: Boxster General Discussions 09-12-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,652
Posted By The Radium King
if the fuel pump was gone and couldn't supply...

if the fuel pump was gone and couldn't supply adequate fuel on a consistent basis then the computer *should* have thrown a code about inability to attain appropriate air/fuel mix.
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